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10/01/2009 9:16 pm
Comments on the NEO 1976 Seville
As excited as I am to have another Cadillac in the stable, NEO needs to do their homework on this one.
Specifically, there were no Elegante editions in 1976, or two-tone body colors for that matter. That edition was introduced in 1978.
Also, in 1976, ALL seville roofs were padded, this so as to hide the weld marks attaching the front portion of the "X-car" roof stamping to the C-pillars and the vertical backlight. Begining in 1977, GM came up with a method to do a weld free roof. Hence, you could order a Seville with a metal roof.
The two-tone color combinations, which became available in 1978 were Sable Black over Platinum or Western Saddle Firemist metallic over Ruidoso Brown. No plain white.
In 1976, the grille was the familiar egg-crate, but verticle in subsequent years.
Also, only flat metal disks were used as wheel covers in '76, but the elegante editions in most cases had wire wheels.
I hope they get this model right. They need to do their research.
11/01/2009 4:11 am
Thanks Lloyd, I passed your comments on to NEO & got this response.
"Thanks for the info. We know the elegante is from ?78 and we based our colors on actual cars we found. This Seville model lasted several years without too big changes. We also will make different wheels, including wire wheels. We developed some new techniques to do this affordably. Just have a look on the Alvis models and the Facel Vega. Can be compared with BBR wheels.
We will do our homework I just gave you a peek preview, we did not finish the details yet."
11/01/2009 6:11 am
Thanks, Dick, I appreciate it!
11/01/2009 1:05 pm
I knew these would come in handy one day; Seville Press Pix
Larger, click once after opening.
Larger 1976
Larger 1976
Larger 1976
Note the difference in the bumper rub strip color between the Seville & Elegante.
From the Elegante Press Release;
"DETROIT--The 1978 Cadillac Seville Elegante emphasizes the versatility of this international size Cadillac with its distinctive blend of elegance and sportiness. Available in two color combinations, two-tone brown or black and platinum (*), the Elegante exterior design is highlighted by a fully-painted metal roof, chrome accent moldings, wire wheels and unique Elegante scripts. The interior is plush, even by Seville standards, and features leather/vinyl door and seat trim with segments of perforated leather and suede-like accents. A center console includes courtesy lights, fold-down armrest, pen, writing tablet and provisions for a tape storage cabinet or telephone installation. The steering wheel rim is covered in either gray or saddle leather, matching the exterior color combination. Cadillac plans to produce 5,000 Elegante models during 1978."
There you have it, straight from GM Photographic & the
Department of Public Relations
Cadillac Motor Car Division.
In the days before they were "brands," like so many baby wipes or tampons.
TG
* Sable Black over Platinum, Western Saddle Firemist Metallic over Ruidoso Brown.
11/01/2009 2:51 pm
Perfect, Tom!
11/01/2009 4:41 pm
Yup, absolutely perfect! Geez, I loved the Seville Elegante when new.
12/01/2009 2:34 am
Me too. That platinum and black combo was so stunning. I always thought these Sevilles looked like a small Rolls Royce Silver Shadow of the day, especially in 2-tone.
12/01/2009 12:36 pm
Thanks for posting this info Tom and it shows how .....
accurate the Del Prado version is!
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK